Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

The next day, Han Yue took Lan Yunxi to the airport as usual. Hei Hu carried the suitcase and walked to the plane. The two kissed goodbye before parting ways.

The plane took off and soared into the sky. Han Yue finished smoking a cigarette before leaving, as he always did.

A few hours later, at the Lan Family Manor.

Black Tiger followed behind respectfully, carrying the suitcase. Lan Yunxi walked slowly, not skipping around as usual, but walking steadily and carefully, one step at a time. Shen Muyun, who was inside the house, rushed out when she heard the commotion in the yard.

Before Xixi returned, Tang Junyao had already called Shen Muyun and explained the whole story. After listening, Shen Muyun felt that her daughter had been a bit willful this time and that she should tell Xiaoyue.

However, she didn't want to call Xiaoyue without knowing her daughter's specific thoughts, so she decided to wait for her daughter to come back and find out what was going on.

"Are you tired?" Shen Muyun asked softly, helping her daughter walk inside.

Judging from her mother's expression and actions, Lan Yunxi guessed that her older sister had already told her mother.

"Mom, do you think I did the right thing?" Lan Yunxi took Shen Muyun's arm and walked towards the sofa.

"You and Xiaoyue were already engaged, and you could have gotten your marriage certificate first, but Xiaoyue is a sensible person and didn't want you to be restricted in college." Otherwise, there wouldn't have been no accidents for so long. This accident was caused by my daughter's interference.

Xi Xi wanted to surprise Han Yue when she graduated and got her marriage certificate with him. She wanted to have both marriage and a child at the same time, so she wouldn't be at the bottom anymore.

Shen Muyun helped her daughter sit down, took her hand, pursed her lips and said, "Xixi, you've grown up. Logically speaking, you should have a baby now and be a mother soon. I should respect your decision, but I think you should tell Xiaoyue about this. He's the child's father and has the right to know."

Lan Yunxi voiced her biggest worry, "But I'm afraid what if the baby is lost? What if it's not healthy? What if I need to protect the pregnancy? What if..." Lan Yunxi's voice softened as she lowered her gaze and played with her nails.

Shen Muyun narrowed her eyes, sensing a hint of tension in her daughter's emotions. Not daring to force her daughter to make a decision, she could only gently comfort her, "Xixi, there aren't that many 'what ifs.' Whether this child is good or bad, it's still Xiaoyue's child. Xiaoyue won't dislike or abandon it. Besides, this matter hasn't even happened yet, so let's not worry too much. Relax, okay?"

Lan Yunxi thought to herself that she wanted the surprise to last for a while and didn't want any disappointment to happen.

Seeing that her daughter remained silent, Shen Muyun sighed inwardly and did not dare to press her. "Mom understands your concerns. Okay, let's not talk about it anymore. Now that you're back, let's not think about anything and let go of those worries in your mind."

Lan Yunxi looked up and met her daughter's gaze. Shen Muyun said, "Don't worry, you should tell Xiaoyue about this yourself. Mom won't do it for you, but Mom still hopes you can share it with Xiaoyue as soon as possible. He will be very happy."

Shen Muyun spoke softly and gently, making everyone feel at ease.

Lan Yunxi nodded, beginning to waver in her decision.

Shen Muyun also felt that her daughter had grown up, and patted her head affectionately, giving her the same instructions and advice as Tang Junyao.

As dusk fell, the villa was as bright as day.

Four people were sitting on the sofa in the living room: Shen Muyun, Lan Chumu, Lan Yunchen, and Yan Na.

Because of her pregnancy, Lan Yunxi went to bed early, keeping in mind her sister's and mother's instructions: no staying up late, no strenuous exercise, and so on. She carefully remembered them all and dared not disobey.

Everyone was present. Except for Shen Muyun, the other three did not know that Xixi was pregnant. The whole family was wearing pajamas, and the atmosphere was a bit serious. Yan Na glanced at Lan Yunchen, her eyes asking what was wrong, but Lan Yunchen shook his head.

Five minutes earlier, the two had just snuggled into bed when they received a message from Shen Muyun: a few simple words: Let's talk in the living room.

Lan Chumu spoke first, asking Shen Muyun, "Xiaoyun, what happened that requires Yunchen and the others to get up?"

Shen Muyun sat upright, glanced at the three people, and said calmly, "Xixi is pregnant. Let me tell you about the things we need to pay attention to."

The three of them answered in unison, "Xixi is pregnant?"

Even Lan Yunchen, who is usually calm, was unsettled at this moment. He looked at Shen Muyun with mixed feelings, thinking he had misheard.

Wasn't Han Yue supposed to be very considerate? Xi Xi still has a year until graduation, how come she's pregnant? What happened to his sense of propriety?

A series of question marks filled my mind.

Xi Xi was originally supposed to graduate in September of this year, but Lan Yunxi wanted to get a double degree, which caused her graduation to be delayed.

Both the Lan and Han families supported this matter and advised Xixi not to rush, to take her time, and to read it however she wanted.

Lan Chumu was momentarily stunned, unable to understand how her daughter had become pregnant. "Didn't Xiaoyue say he wouldn't let Xixi get pregnant while she was at school? Now that she's pregnant, it's like Xixi's entire pregnancy has been spent at school."

Lan Yunchen and Yan Na remained silent, both filled with suspicion, unsure of where to begin their questions.

Yan Na was also shocked, opening her mouth slightly before closing it again.

If it were any other couple, an unexpected pregnancy would be quite normal. But since the other party is Han Yue, that's what's puzzling to them. Given Han Yue's love for Xi Xi, he wouldn't want her to be pregnant now.

Seeing everyone's confusion, Shen Muyun began to explain, speaking softly and calmly, "Don't misunderstand Xiaoyue. He didn't know Xixi was pregnant. It wasn't an accident on his part; Xixi herself took matters into her own hands and got pregnant."

"Xixi herself.............." Lan Chumu could hardly believe his ears. This was something his daughter had done?

Lan Yunchen, Yan Na: ".............."

Shen Muyun nodded, indicating that it was indeed her daughter's little trick.

After listening, Lan Yunchen and Yan Na seemed to have guessed the reason. Lan Yunchen reached up and touched his brow. "Xixi wants to get married and have a baby at the same time after graduation?"

"Yes, this child has calculated the time carefully and even had Yao Yao help her get a physical check-up at the base. This plan has probably been going on for more than just a day or two. She probably feels bad about suddenly delaying her graduation by a year and doesn't want Xiao Yue to wait any longer," Shen Muyun analyzed.

Xi Xi knows Han Yue all too well. If Xiao Yue doesn't agree to Xi Xi getting pregnant, he absolutely won't get pregnant.

This is perhaps the most outrageous thing Xixi has done in her 20-plus years. It's because she knows Han Yue so well that she resorted to such a desperate measure. It's really hard on this child.

Yan Na: Xi Xi truly loves Han Yue to the core.

No one spoke for a few seconds. Lan Yunchen was the first to speak, and he quickly made a decision in his mind, "I will arrange for someone to accompany Xixi to and from school tomorrow."

Yan Na knew that the people Lan Yunchen arranged were definitely not just there to accompany her to school, but to protect her. Their skills were top-notch; just look at Baihu, Heihu, and Xiaofei—they were all incredibly capable.

Lan Chumu didn't object. "Yunchen's arrangement is fine. When does Xixi plan to tell Xiaoyue? We can't keep it a secret forever; it's not appropriate."

The family members are all very perceptive; they can deduce the implications from the slightest anomaly. If Xixi wanted to tell Xiaoyue, she wouldn't have come back today. In the past, today wasn't even the deadline for their daughter to come back; she would have waited until the last week of school. Coming home half a month early this time is clearly unusual.

Shen Muyun: "Xixi wants to tell Xiaoyue on October 10st, but I don't think it's appropriate. What do you guys think?"

Yan Na calculated the time and realized that Xi Xi's baby was about 3 months old, which was about the time to register for prenatal care.

Lan Chumu nodded. From a father's perspective, he wanted to tell Han Yue, after all, he was his child. "Did Xixi ask why we didn't tell Xiao Yue?"

This is a happy thing, and we shouldn't try to hide it.

Shen Muyun sighed, glanced at the other three, and finally asked Yan Na with slight concern, "Nana, when you were in the early stages of your pregnancy, did you worry about your baby being unhealthy, about miscarriage, or about this or that?"

Yan Na thought back for a moment, "Yes, I do have these thoughts when I'm alone, but Yun Chen always comforts me, and it gets better afterward."

After she finished speaking, Shen Muyun nodded, "That's the situation Xixi is in right now. I'm afraid she'll suddenly miscarry like the empresses in period dramas. I'm afraid that if I tell Han Yue, the surprise will turn into a shock."

The two men pressed their temples, pinching and kneading them incessantly, unsure of what to do; the father and son were doing the same thing.

Yan Na understood to some extent, but she also felt that Xi Xi's situation seemed more serious than hers. At that time, her biggest worry was that she would have more problems getting pregnant because of her age, such as Down syndrome, blood sugar, etc. She hadn't thought about miscarriage.

After a while, Lan Chumu said, "Then let Xixi rest for a couple of days and see how she is. If she's in a better state and not so nervous anymore, Xiaoyun, you should persuade her to tell Xiaoyue. It's not appropriate to keep it a secret."

Shen Muyun shared the same idea and did not intend to let Xixi keep it a secret from Han Yue until National Day, so she nodded in agreement.

The group discussed things in the living room for a while before going upstairs.

Back in the room, Yan Na asked, "Yunchen, are you really not planning to tell Han Yue right now?"

Lan Yunchen paused, holding the corner of the blanket. "Wait two more days and see how Xixi's mood changes these days."

Yan Na expressed her true thoughts, "But I think it would be better for Han Yue to ease Xi Xi's tension. I was also nervous at first, but I felt very safe with you by my side, and that made me less nervous. I think Han Yue can also help Xi Xi's tension and overthinking dissipate."

This was the first time Lan Yunchen had heard Yan Na say this. "Why didn't you say that before?"

Yan Na: "President Lan, I'm already so old, I can't just call you every time I'm nervous."

Lan Yunchen pulled her down to lie on the ground, resting his chin on the top of her head, and slowly said, "With me, you don't need to pretend to be strong. You can be a completely gentle woman by my side. I can protect you, and I can protect you, understand?"

"I understand." But she also felt sorry for his hard work, having to take care of this person and that person, and having to be meticulous in everything.

Early the next morning.

Lan Yunxi was hungry, so she got up early and ate breakfast. Then she lay on the diamond-shaped hanging chair to sunbathe. Her father, sister-in-law, and brother had all gone to work. Her nephew was still sleeping. Her mother went to the room to watch the little guy after finishing her breakfast.

Looking at his phone, it was already 9 o'clock, and Han Yue would have already gone to work by then.

I miss him a little. My hand unconsciously touched my belly. I only started doing this after I got pregnant. I typed in the chat: Yue-ge, are you up yet?

Han Yue was already at the company and quickly replied: Hmm, you got up so early today?

Since she doesn't attend school or go to his company for internships, the girl usually goes to bed quite late. She typically eats breakfast and lunch together, and sometimes, due to overexertion, she can't get up and sleeps until around 1 p.m.

The lies she's told in the last few days could cover up more than twenty years of her past. Lan Yunxi continued to lie: "Yes, I need to get up to do my homework. Are you at work?"

Han Yue: Yeah, off to work.

Lan Yunxi: Okay then, you go to work and I won't bother you anymore. I need to work hard too. Bye-bye.

Han Yue: Bye-bye.

Just as Lan Yunxi put away her phone in a daze, Han Yue sent another message: "Should I go to Lancheng for National Day or will you come to the capital?"

After reading the message, Lan Yunxi smiled sweetly, secretly calculating in her mind that her baby would be about three months along by National Day. She decided not to cause any trouble, just in case… She replied: “Brother Yue, come to Lan City!”

Han Yue readily agreed: Okay, I'll do as you say.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lan Yunxi put down her phone, touched her belly, and murmured to herself, "Baby, you have to be extra strong. Daddy said he'll come to Blue City for National Day. You can't let Daddy down."